21.   Some voice portals like Tellme and HeyAnita, which plans to start operating in the fall, are focusing on communications services.

22.   The company is also testing BeVocal, the voice portal.

23.   The Net giants are already facing challenges from rival voice portals like TellMe, BeVocal, Audipoint and Quack.com.

24.   The voice portal is part of the thickening haze blurring the distinctions among computers, cell phones, handheld organizers and the various hybrids on the market.

25.   The voice portals below are functioning or available in trial versions.

26.   Voice portals are also working with Web designers to broaden the content the portals can provide.

27.   Voice portals could even become a new form of interactive car radio.

28.   Voice portals are competing with some audio services that already have brand recognition.

29.   What is more, the voice portals cannot provide everything that a service like MovieFone can.

30.   Wireless company executives also say voice portals will be a boon for customers, since it can be awkward to drive while fumbling around a cell phone keypad.